Ecanés is Giovanni Seneca's new musical project.

His guitars guide us on a path that blends the classical tradition with the popular one.
In the compositions we find references and citations that come from different geographical and musical areas: from the Balkans to southern Italy from baroque music to contemporary sounds .
Ecanés is an anagram and with the same path the songs are exchanged with respect to the sources of inspiration. The use of different types of guitars (classical, swing and flamenco) enhances the nuances of each composition. Of particular interest is the use of the battente guitar, typical of the southern Italian tradition since the 14th century.The sound of this ancient instrument is unmistakable and is diametrically opposite to that of normal guitars and is more like a harpsichord or a saz.
It is still widely used in traditional music, but in this cd through the compositions of Seneca it arrives at new sounds that enhance its ancient and popular soul at the same time.
The percussion, the double bass are a counterpoint to this aesthetic journey. The ancient and Mediterranean timbres such as those of the riq, darbuka or frame drums accompany the listener on this journey through time and cultures, recreating a unique and enveloping soundscape.

Trio Ecanés

Giovanni Seneca guitars and compositions

Francesco Savoretti percussion

Gabriele Pesaresi double bass

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